HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/22/13Respectfully Submitted,
Lena Larson
Municipal Services Coordinator
MINUTES
REGULAR WATER BOARD MEETING
Monday, April 22, 2013
7:00 PM
Council Conference Room 169
City Hall 430 Third Street Farmington, MN
Members Present: Weierke, Jensen, Snobeck
Staff Present: City Engineer Schorzman, Municipal Services Coordinator Larson
Others Present: Engineer Mark Rolfs, Stantec
1) Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chair Weierke at 7:00 p.m.
2) Approve Agenda: The agenda was approved as presented.
3) Approve Minutes March 25, 2013: Motion by Jensen, second by Weierke, to approve the March 25, 2013
minutes. Voting in favor, Weierke, Jensen. Abstaining, Snobeck. Motion passed.
4) Continued Business
a) Authorize quotes for Water Tower cleaning Mark Rolfs: The tower is dirty most likely due to all of the
development and dirt moving that occurred around it since was originally painted in 1999. The initial tower
painting was initially expected to last between 15 and 20 years, at which time a full paint job would be
necessary to protect the investment. Cleaning at this point will help delay the need to repaint until closer to the
20 year timefiame thus postponing the $800K maintenance cost and allowing more time for the potential
construction of an additional water tower prior to total repainting. Motion by Weierke, second by Jensen to
authorize Engineer Rolfs to get quotes to clean the tower. APIF, motion passed.
b) Water Supply and Distribution Plan Discussion: A review of the plan shows that due to the major
slowdown in development, the need for investment in new water system components (towers, wells, etc.) has
been delayed. The Board agreed that more information about the new "normal" pace of development and a
financial analysis of current revenue levels and sources is needed before updating the plan. The Water Board
will revisit at a future meeting.
c) Approve 2013 Water Patrol Position: Motion by Weierke, second by Snobeck to approve the appointment
of Sean Donohue to the Water Patrol position for 2013. APIF, motion passed.
5) New Business
a) Aquifer Recharge Discussion: There is concern about groundwater usage in the Twin Cities metro area. It
is important to work with our neighboring cities in the south metro area to establish consistency with
groundwater usage, including methods of encouraging conservation. The Board requested monthly updates on
this topic be added to the agenda.
b) Rebuild Telemetry Cabinet in Well #1: Due to a broken pipe, the inside of the telemetry cabinet at Well #1
was damaged by chlorinated water. Motion by Weierke, second by Snobeck to approve the quote to rebuild
the inside of telemetry cabinet from Automatic Systems in the amount of $3,321.00. Voting in favor, Weierke,
Snobeck. Opposed, Jensen. Motion passed.
c) Water Board Meeting Time: The Board discussed meeting at an alternate time and determined to keep the
meetings at 7:00 p.m.
6) Approve Bills Finance: Motion by Jensen, second by Weierke, to approve the bills in the amount of $34,597.13.
APIF, motion passed.
7) Open Forum: There was nothing for open forum.
8) Adjourn: Motion by Weierke, second by Snobeck to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. APIF, motion passed.